Backed by over 16 years of experience in audio production and the design and installation of sound reinforcement systems, R.J Coleman’s creative enthusiasm and commitment to excellence have established him as a prominent practitioner in modern electro-acoustic design and control systems.

RJ’s involvement with the recording profession has produced numerous specialized installations for prominent musicians, engineers, producers and recording facilities. Understanding the delicate infrastructure and marriage of electrical systems with acoustical environments would later lend interest within the systems contracting industry.

In 1996 he shifted his profession in a joint venture to implement “studio quality” technology and installation practices for modern corporate conference, boardroom and market research facilities. This new avenue would expand his project involvements with themed destinations, houses of worship, nightclubs, hospitality, airports, stadiums, arenas, theatres and performing arts centers.

In 2003, RJ made the transition into high-end residential and marine entertainment systems. These projects and their complexity grew as there was a demand for critical listening environments and complex control systems similar in size and scope to large commercial facilities. EAP was founded to meet the growing need for complete and professional engineering and management solutions in the industry.

Aside from technology, RJ Coleman is a father, scuba diver, musician and salsero. His musical interests vary from straight-ahead and progressive jazz, axe, samba, MPB, bossa nova, salsa, African and rock.

Education and Certifications

• Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences-Bloomington, Indiana
  Telecommunications/Acoustics
• Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts-Winter Park, Florida
  Recording Arts Specialized Degree Program
• Synergetic Audio Concepts-Anaheim, California
  Sound System Design
• Synergetic Audio Concepts-Orlando, Florida
  Acoustical Testing and Measurement
• Synergetic Audio Concepts-Indianapolis, Indiana
  EASE/EARS Seminar
• Bose Corporation-Orlando, Florida
  Sound System Design
• Crestron-Creskill, New Jersey
  Control System Programming
• Crestron-Creskill, New Jersey
  Advanced Programming
• Crestron-Creskill, New Jersey
  Programming for Certification
• Panja (AMX)-Dallas, Texas
  Control System Programming
• Phast-Salt Lake City, Utah
  Landmark Certification
• BSS Soundweb-Miami, Florida
  Factory Certification
• Goldline TEF-Miami, Florida
  Acoustical Testing and Measurement
• Blonder Tongue Laboratories-Orlando, Florida
  Broadband RF Design
• JBL Sound Reinforcement Seminar-Orlando, Florida
• JBL Audio Engineering Conference-Palm Springs, California
• NICETCertified Engineering Technician (Audio Subfield)
• IED Electronic Systems-Louisville, Kentucky
• United States Navy Sea Bees

Professional Affiliations (past and present)

• Audio Engineering Society (AES)
• International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
• National Systems Contractor’s Association (NSCA)
• Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
• Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)
• Synergetic Audio Concepts (SynAudCon)
• Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
• Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA)
• infoComm

Verse in numerous technical software platforms, D.S.P and management systems

• AutoCAD, Stardraw (ShuttleCad), Goldline TEF, SIA Smaart, EASE, CADP2

• BSS Soundweb, Crown IQ, Meyer RMS, TOA DacSys, Peavey Media Matrix, RaneWare, Symetrix, IED, Crestron (Level 3)